21 uncommon ways to work smarter instead of harder

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WORK SMARTER INSTEAD OF

HARDER

21 UNCOMMON WAYS TO  

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We all have a lot to do every day, and a limited amount of time to do

it in.

So, I compiled this list of 21 tips to hopefully nudge you in the right

direction.

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HERE ARE 21 UNCOMMON WAYS TO WORK SMARTER INSTEAD

OF HARDER.

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Because it will bring a sense of calmness in the way teams work. It eliminates the chaos that teams face amidst changing work requirements, strict deadlines and constant emails from the clients by bringing everything together at a central place.

1. Use project management

software - ProofHub

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Perfectionist spend more time than required on a task. They procrastinate and wait for the perfect moment. They miss the big picture while being too focused on small things.

2. Don't be Perfectionist

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“Want to become a leader who gets things done? If yes, then stop using email to manage work and

Switch to ProofHub.”

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If you constantly check your phone to look at Instagram, Facebook or Snapchat?

Then you should put it 20 feet away from your desk. This forces you to do quite a bit of walking to check your phone and helps you to focus on the work at hand.

3. Use the 2o feet rule

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This is the golden rule of smart working. Each day, identify the three tasks that are the most crucial to

complete, and do those first.

4. Use the top 3 Rule

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Working in a new environment helps you to complete your tasks more efficiently and makes you more productive. So, stick to one place until you notice you become less efficient, then switch.

5. Switch Workplace

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Passion is an emotion that comes from within you. It is your enthusiasm, your zeal, your drive and your motivation. So, always do you really want to work on.

6. Work on what you're passionate

about

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Don’t spend too much time trying to come up with the perfect idea. At the end of the day, the only way to know if it’ll work is to test it. So always test your ideas to check if it’s a good idea or not. 

7. Constantly test your ideas

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Sit down and learn some keyboard shortcuts. Keyboardshortcuts can save lot of your time. 

8. Use keyboard shortcuts

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Take time to get to know your colleagues at work and try tobuild relationship with them.

When colleagues are on your side it can help you get tasks done in the organization, with limited bottlenecks.

9. Build relationships at

Work

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If you love your work, it makes you more productive, more creative, more engaged AND more successful.

10. Love your Work

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For tasks that are not urgent, batch them.  For example you can check your emails after specific interval of time.

This way, you won’t be constantly reacting to every email that comes in and you can prioritize your activities for the day. 

11. Learn to batch tasks

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Oh this one really works! When you know the clock is ticking, you will become more productive.

12. Start a stop watch before every task

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You can use Project management software - ProofHub's timer to record every hour spent on

each task and project.

PRO TIP

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Smart people take breaks strategically.

You need to rest and restore your mind and body occasionally throughout the day. It helps avoid burnout too.

13. Take more break

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Always perform the tasks one by one and praise yourself for small accomplishments. It will keep you focused and motivated.

14. Focus on one thing at a

time

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If you are like me, you might well find that you have a ton of tabs open at the top of your browser.

One solution is to use OneTab which save up to 95% memory and reduce tab clutter in Google Chrome.

15. Keep a tab on your tabs

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Look at your skills profile and determine where you need to fill a gap. Always keep up to date on trends.

16. Learn as much as you can

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Instead of trying to do everything yourself, delegate some of your tasks to increase your productivity.

17. Delegate

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You can use Project management software - ProofHub's task section to breakdown tasks

into subtasks; assign them to your team members.

PRO TIP

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Saying no to someone is perhaps the hardest job in this world. But, the fact ofthe matter is that you just cannot help everyone all the time.

18. Say no

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Inspiration is the driving force to become more productive at work. There can be times when things are not goingat work the way you intend them to be.

Anyone can get demotivated easily when things are going south. However, you need to surround yourself with positive thoughts.

19. Continue to inspire yourself

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Always measure what you get done, rather than the time it took you, you should notice a difference in how

you work, as well.

20. Measure your results, not your time

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it is important to stay focused at work to be productive, but at the same time taking some time off work, exploring other facets oflife and having fun is also important to boost your productivity.

21. Don’t forget to have fun